Southwestern Illinois College
Public certificate school in Belleville, IL that costs an average of $7,555 a year after financial aid and graduates 38% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,555
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
38%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,059
PublicLarge suburb5,675 undergraduates
Cost of Southwestern Illinois College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $14,502 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,590 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,320 |
| Books and supplies | $2,400 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,555 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,013 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,859 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,710 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,910 |
| $110,001+ | $14,192 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Southwestern Illinois College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 38% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,490 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,059 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 42nd of 100 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,200 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $70 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 9.9% |
Majors and programs at Southwestern Illinois College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 79 | $79,057 | $5,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 711 | $68,027 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 57 | $50,063 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 395 | $41,254 | $3,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 566 | $27,706 | $3,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 70 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 123 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 31 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 54 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 20 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 15 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 124 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 50 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 84 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 41 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 60 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 57 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 21 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 133 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 27 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 248 | — | $7,289 |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 697 | — | — |
| Marketing | 13 | — | — |
| Noncommercial Vehicle Operation | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 20 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 161 | $70,455 | $7,333 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 43 | $60,876 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 107 | $57,564 | $6,958 |
| Legal Support Services | 23 | $46,732 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 840 | $33,267 | $6,274 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 230 | $31,309 | $7,114 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 36 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 27 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 15 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 25 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 28 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 16 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 3 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 17 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 27 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 25 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 49 | — | $9,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | 4 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 44 | — | — |
| Social Work | 12 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 67 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton College | Des Plaines | $3,948 | — | $53,439 |
| Illinois Central College | East Peoria | $10,829 | — | $41,765 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Chicago | $6,258 | — | $39,839 |
| Elgin Community College | Elgin | $6,286 | — | $51,097 |
| McHenry County College | Crystal Lake | $11,434 | — | $50,609 |
| Triton College | River Grove | $3,243 | — | $47,411 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills | $3,887 | — | $47,546 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield | $3,659 | — | $42,248 |
About Southwestern Illinois College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Belleville, IL |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 5,675 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | swic.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Southwestern Illinois College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $14,502 a year (tuition and fees: $4,590 in-state, $7,320 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,555 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,013.
How much do Southwestern Illinois College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,059 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 42nd of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is Southwestern Illinois College's graduation rate?
38% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.